What's Happening in Cumming, GA…

An old municipal building, currently serving as a recreation office while a new City Park building is constructed, could be transformed yet again.

Last month, the city council voted unanimously to approve a request made by Lisa Bennett to use the building as a center for special-needs adults. Bennett, who is a former assistant director of special education for the Forsyth County Schools, said the system has a good program for special needs students while they are in school, but nothing after they graduate.

She noted that when these students become adults, they are unable to work in regular positions, so a place is needed where they can learn the skills they need to work. They should also be able to continue taking classes, and meet with friends of their own age.

Bennett said she hoped the proposed program would take the burden off parents of special needs children who are no longer in school by providing a place for them to continue learning life skills.

Bennett also noted that she would be working with Lawrenceville's Creative Enterprises, which leases a building from its local government for $1 per year for a period of 30 years. She hopes Cumming's government will offer a similar low rent at the proposed facility.

Bennett might consider creating Brochures about the proposed facility, so people can be ready to start classes or other activities when the building opens.Get a Free Quote for Brochures